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Vizrt, a leading producer of real-time 2D and true 3D graphics systems for TV, has expanded the widespread use of its systems into new areas of the Middle East and Africa. Vizrt, based in Norway, recently completed several extended projects with three television stations in Lebanon, Bahrain and Egypt. Vizrt systems already are deployed in Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Pakistan.

Lebanon's National Broadcasting Network (NBN TV) went on the air March 1, 2007 with Vizrt's VizlVirtual Studio, a module that lets producers enhance fixed sets or create simulated 3D studio environments, and VizlTrio CG system, a powerful real-time 3D character generator. …

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